... My stations have need for me to attend conferences and councils, so I don't oft step onto the battlefield anymore. I do when 'tis needed, of course.
[One of the hardest missions he's ever had to face, but... it's over, now. He can take comfort in their success, if nothing else.]
I understand why we can't change the past. I don't want to erase his legacy. [...] But... I think, a part of my heart still wishes he could be saved. That he could die in battle instead, like he was meant to.
'Tis natural to wish for a better end, especially for those you love.
[ Of course Aymeric wants the same... ]
You've spoken of him briefly at my request before... Would it be too much to ask of your fondest memory with him? An event better than what we witnessed here.
[It's a kind request, and there's gratitude in Yasusada's smile as he thinks it over.]
It's hard to choose one, but... one night, Okita-kun was sitting with Kondou-san--ah, he was our Commander. The Shinsengumi--during their time, they weren't well-liked, especially at first. For a while they were called "the wolves of Mibu". Okita-kun was really upset about it at first. But Kondou-san pointed up at the sky and told him, "look, Souji, do you see? That's Sirius, the dog star. It's the brightest star in the sky. Isn't that perfect for us, the wolves of Mibu? We'll be wolves that shine brightly in the darkness." And he laughed so happily, the way he always did--it really cheered Okita-kun up.
After that, Okita-kun was really fond of looking up at the stars at night. Especially Sirius.
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Eh, but... he kept fighting, didn't he? Why couldn't you go with him?
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[ But. You know. You become a politician. ]
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Do you miss it?
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Aye, I do... I would fight alongside my men every battle if I could afford, but I cannot.
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You're a good commander, Aymeric-san. I'm sure they know that.
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[ Unfortunately, the bubble is still here. ]
'Twould seem the bubble is not satisfied.
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It's only fair.
[In return, Aymeric gets to have this memory.]
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... This is Okita Souji.
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Yasusada nods, looking down.]
That was... one of our missions. To go back and protect history, as Touken Danshi.
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[ So it's even sadder to see that light go out. ]
You carried out your duty, nevertheless. 'Tis admirable, but... [ Sad. ]
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[One of the hardest missions he's ever had to face, but... it's over, now. He can take comfort in their success, if nothing else.]
I understand why we can't change the past. I don't want to erase his legacy. [...] But... I think, a part of my heart still wishes he could be saved. That he could die in battle instead, like he was meant to.
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[ Of course Aymeric wants the same... ]
You've spoken of him briefly at my request before... Would it be too much to ask of your fondest memory with him? An event better than what we witnessed here.
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It's hard to choose one, but... one night, Okita-kun was sitting with Kondou-san--ah, he was our Commander. The Shinsengumi--during their time, they weren't well-liked, especially at first. For a while they were called "the wolves of Mibu". Okita-kun was really upset about it at first. But Kondou-san pointed up at the sky and told him, "look, Souji, do you see? That's Sirius, the dog star. It's the brightest star in the sky. Isn't that perfect for us, the wolves of Mibu? We'll be wolves that shine brightly in the darkness." And he laughed so happily, the way he always did--it really cheered Okita-kun up.
After that, Okita-kun was really fond of looking up at the stars at night. Especially Sirius.